September 11, 2021, 5:31am Life
Remember the joy of decorating your room as a child? You took control of what was on the walls and your bedspread. In adulthood, you’ve likely sent your kids off to college with some swanky dorm decor. Read story
September 5, 2021, 5:25am Life
It’s never too late to plan a last-minute getaway. Here are three ideas to consider: Read story
September 4, 2021, 6:03am Life
CORVALLIS, Ore. — When trees get dressed with the colors of fall, it’s time to go shopping for a new addition to the garden. Read story
September 4, 2021, 6:00am Life
I wince when someone tells me about their “bramble patch.” For some, those two words might evoke nostalgic, pastoral notions. For me, they call to mind thrashing through a mess of thorny canes to get at not-very-many berries. Read story
September 4, 2021, 6:00am Clark County Life
When money’s tight, balancing your budget and keeping your bills paid can be a serious challenge. If you’re struggling to stay current with your utility bills, call Clark Public Utilities. Read story
August 28, 2021, 6:02am Clark County Life
No one likes paying for things they don’t use. That’s why we don’t leave the lights on throughout the house when we’re sleeping and why we turn off the TV when no one’s watching it. Read story
August 28, 2021, 6:00am Clark County Life
CORVALLIS, Ore. – New research from Oregon State University Extension Service found slugs and snails are strongly attracted to bread dough, a discovery that could lead to better ways of controlling these serious pests of agriculture, nurseries and home gardens. Read story
August 28, 2021, 5:12am Life
Whether you’re reorganizing your empty nest around one of your children going off to college, or prepping for primary school to start up again, here are some tips to keep your home organized through the chaos! Read story
August 21, 2021, 6:02am Life
I bought a plastic-bag organizer recently, and the other day, as I was shoving a grocery bag into its neat confines, I felt an overwhelming sense of satisfaction. It was an emotion that was hard to place, one that resided somewhere between calm — all too fleeting these days —… Read story
August 21, 2021, 5:35am Life
Is there any better feeling than pulling up a swath of old carpet to find beautiful hidden wooden floors? I think not! We moved into a new home about a year ago and I was thrilled that we had hardwood floors nearly throughout the house. They would need to be… Read story